How To Adjust The Hi Idle On Most Snowblower Engines

How To Adjust The Hi Idle On Most Snowblower Engines, i have also added in some info on how to change your oil in your snowblower as well..

[@gerrygrilli2858]

This answered all my questions, for the governor and tune-ups. this is a great one for the novist person Thanks my snow blower is working great.

[@KevinMillard68]

your welcome

[@TheMultiGunMan]

★★★★★ Excellent video Kevin. I really like your mechanical, tool and review videos!

[@KevinMillard68]

thanks man, iam going to have some CB stuff soon just got a few of them and setting stuff up in the next couple days

[@tigertom53]

thanks for the info and video.. :)

[@KevinMillard68]

your welcome

[@philfalz01]

thanks for the videoa lot of good info

[@KevinMillard68]

your welcome

[@MrRealtorJim]

I have the exact tecumseh 4 HP snowblower engine. What is the maximum r.p.m. do you set on high?

[@KevinMillard68]

i put the throttle to full then i adjust the screw till its as hi as it can go till it start to stutter then i back it off till its smooth then its set

[@chino3642]

I just bought a Sno Tek 24 and it sounds like it's at max rpm and Wil backfire like a gun shot. Any idea what I should check? I bought it used I was told it was bought new last winter.

[@KevinMillard68]

clean the carb and the jets really good and put in a new spark plug check the manual for the proper plug and make sure the oil level is also good to go

[@chino3642]

@@KevinMillard68 thank you !

[@KevinMillard68]

your welcome

[@jonienglish3231]

how about the running speed of a Briggs 1150 snow engine ??????

[@KevinMillard68]

no idea with out looking it up

[@piratepete-thetruthisforevery1]

What would cause your engine to stall when you increase from idle to full throttle? I'm trying to get my 7 hp Ariens ST724 tuned up before the snow flies eh... but I have to slowly give it throttle... Also when I engage the auger the thing bogs down and stalls.

[@KevinMillard68]

dirty carb would do that

[@piratepete-thetruthisforevery1]

@@KevinMillard68 Thanks for responding eh... I took the bowl off of it yesterday and it looked clean. Should I take the carb off and soak it in solvent then use an air compressor to blast the airways?

[@KevinMillard68]

@@piratepete-thetruthisforevery1 the brass screw that you took off to remove the bowl has a tiny little jet in it as well as a larger one clean those before you take the carb off the machine they are famous for clogging on that screw and will affect the motor alot..

[@piratepete-thetruthisforevery1]

@@KevinMillard68 ah ok. I took out the idle mixture screw looking for tiny holes to clean but it was just a pointy needle screw. I'll take out the one you mentioned tomorrow and make sure the holes are clean. Thanks again for your help...

[@KevinMillard68]

@@piratepete-thetruthisforevery1 its a really tiny hole youll need a twist tie strip the plasitc off it then the wire will show and be the right size to clean the jets in the screw/bolt that old the bowl on , the screw and spring that screw intot the center in turn it in all the way with a screw driver till it stops on its own hten back it out 1 and 1/2 turns to start with , get it running then get he motor to fukl throttel slowly till maxed out then turn the screw out or in tillthe motor runs a smooth as you can get it,, PS use fresh gas not last years gas ,, there is an ensym in regual and mediumm grade gas thats screws it up after sitting for about 6 month so use hi test gas to avoid this or just get some fresh gas either way..

[@tigertom53]

what is the metal rods on that front for?

[@KevinMillard68]

on the shovel thoes are bank cutters

[@chrishansen1126]

you drain the oil from that...

[@ericwork296]

don't many engine makers prohibit high octane fuel? bad for exhaust valve and muffler?

[@KevinMillard68]

no idea usually use lower stuff but the Hi grade is the best it will not guitar your blower in fact it is better for the motor and the carb etc. etc. low grade will cause repair bills more often and plugs more often and so on , you ever heard of marketing its what they can tell you you will agree with them and they will sell more parts more often but they are not going tell you that .. otherwise they would would make less money if they told yoou the truth on everything..

[@ericwork296]

i have seen it printed in owner's manuals. "Do Not use 93 fuels". I have also seen a friends muffler orange hot from premium.

[@KevinMillard68]

wow thats interesting i never seen it before must be something new i have been out of small engine for only a little while so somethings have changed

[@fencegodhittaz8192]

Can I ask how much did that run you for

[@KevinMillard68]

are you asking what i paid for the snow blower 350.00 used

[@timmack2415]

I wish I could see where that screw is. Mine doesn't idle fast enough.

[@KevinMillard68]

there might be one on the bottom of the float bowl and there isothers as well take off the side plate youll see more and get better access to stuff as well

[@allie675]

my snowblower is a 10 HP but its not running right. the engine speed goes up and down all the time when there is more snow it runs good but as soon as im not pushing it .it starts to not run good then it also loses a lot of power it run real slow then stops.

[@KevinMillard68]

start with cleaning the carb and all the jets and sounds like you have a pin screw adjustable jet make sure its not only clean and all its little jet areas but make sure the screw is adjusted properly or its going to run crapy ,, you could also need a new plug and FRESH Gas, sometimes the governor spring wares out as well and it could also be adjusted out of wack as well , its not in front of me so i cant give you 100% the flaper for the governer could have dirt build up as well

[@allie675]

i cleaned the crab the inside of the bowel was clean and changed the plug it was real dirty it was really cold outside this weekend but i want to change the oil on it as well and i put new gas in it i think when i put the bowel back together the gas kit mint not be in right leaks gas from the bowel

[@KevinMillard68]

id say you might want to check that the seal is in proper for the bowl also the screw that holds in it which is also part of some of the jets also should have a gasket as well if its not there it will leak there as well .

[@coreyflemming1115]

Thanks for the video, I have the Craftsman version of this snowblower and it was helpful. I can't see clearly in the video, but do you have the original plastic rims on yours (I know this is a few years old)? My rim exploded, and while trying to find replacements I discovered there was a safety recall for that reason when inflated "well above" 20psi. I was lucky enough to only have a some bruising and cuts on my hand (and a good amount pain). It could have been much worse. If you call 888.848.6038 with your model and serial number they will send you steel replacements with tires. Hope this info is helpful for you or anyone else with the original plastic rims.

[@KevinMillard68]

your welcome and mine are steel rims last owner must have upgraded them

[@robertknight4672]

I bought the yard machines version used. One of the plastic rims must have shattered on the previous owner. It had some generic hardware store wheel on it. I actually bought the steel wheels before knowing they were recalled. I did eventually call MTD and get the free set just so I have some spares.

[@LGB120]

My snow blower revving when I start it is that bad for the engine

[@KevinMillard68]

you dont want it full blast no you want to start with choke on about 1/2 throttle for about 2 min then take choke off and then you can goto full throttle after that

[@LGB120]

@@KevinMillard68thank you i tried and it still revving

[@KevinMillard68]

@@LGB120 time to take the float bowl off clean the jets there will be 2 jets in the float screw usually one tiny one almost impossibleto se but its there and a larger one very easy to see youll need to make sure they are both clean also install a new spark plug i like the E series plugs they are way better then the stock plugs i even us E plugs in my car .. reassembey again , if the float bowl screw has a screw threw the middle youll ned to adjust it as well while its running at full throttle till the engine runs really smooth wont be perfect but youll get it really close let me kow what happens next , PS use fresh gas not older gas

[@LGB120]

@@KevinMillard68 I cleaned the carburetor last week

[@KevinMillard68]

@@LGB120 reset any jet screws you have and see what happens ,, check the govern spring and linkages as well m ake sure they are moving freely , also check throttle links to make sure they are also working properly as well